Two of the strongest
forces in society are science and religion. Some view them
as being at odds with one another with irreconcilable differences
while some others see them as dealing with different domains
of life. WISL programs explore and promote civil and respectful
discourse on important issues such as evolution, stem-cell
research, the complementarity of science and religion, and
the ethical responsibilities of scientists in the practice
of science and for its consequences on society.

Is the Scientific Method a Myth?
Does the scientific method include non-trivial principles of reasoning that apply across vastly different subject matters, or is the real work in science done by methods that are highly specific to the subject matter at hand?

Isthmus Society
The Isthmus Society is a local network of scientists, scholars, religious leaders, and interested community members who seek to cultivate open and lively conversation at the intersections of the sciences and diverse religious traditions. To pursue this end, the society sponsors public events and lectures by leading thinkers in fields variously related to science and religion and also supports local discussion groups for informal discussion and exchange.

Religion Among Academic Scientists
Professor Elaine Howard Ecklund of Rice University, who has conducted studies on secularization and religious changes among scientists, speaks to Houston Public Radio about her research. Ecklund is also the associate director of Rice's Center on Race, Religion and Urban Life.

The
Integrity in Science Database
The Integrity in Science (ISS) Project scrutinizes more than
200 science-based federal advisory committees for undisclosed
conflicts of interest, monitors the media and scientific literature
for failure to disclose, and encourags the adoption of strong
disclosure policies. They maintain an open database of public
records of scientists' ties to industry.

Vatican
Sponsors Conferences on Science and Faith
The Vatican is sponsored several academic conferences on March
3-7, 2009 dealing with the work of Charles Darwin and Galileo
Galilei. The conferences are intended to show compatibilty between
catholicism and modern science.

Resilient
Faith
Scientists and the secular-minded predict the demise of religion,
but around the globe it is thriving (from The Guardian,
Tuesday, October 28, 2008)